Early+Modern+Period



__The World Map Changes__ Between 1450 and 1750 many new empires began, replacing postclassical political units. The Russian and Ottoman Empires began to extend over Europe and Asia as the Mughal Empire began to take over much of India. In 1450 intercontinental trade took place between Asia, Africa, and Europe. By 1750 Atlantic trade routes became very important. The Americas were now part of global trade. __Triggers for Change__ The Ottomans conquered Constantinople and extended their rule over much of the Byzantine Empire and its territories. Islam soon took over the once Christian region. Exploration was becoming popular among Europeans. They wanted to find newer and easier trade routes along Africa. New navigational devices helped the explorers find new lands. Europeans had developed better sailing ships and gunpowder was on the rise. __The Big Changes__ International trade increased because of the Americas. New exchanges were held including knowledge and technology along with many new foods. Small populations in the new Americas led to a demand for slaves and the African slave trade began to increase. Western Europe increased its world position as well as Russia. __Continuity__ No global cultural change happened during this period. The spread of religion continued with Islam making its way to southwest Asia and southeastern Europe and to the Americas. Gender roles, for the most part, stayed the same. __Impact on Daily Life: Work__ Africans were taken from their homes and forced into lives of slavery. There developed a pressure to work harder amongst the people. In parts of Europe, working harder was seen as a way to please God. Chile labor increased in many regions. Even old people had to work to survive.

The World Economy Transformation of the West The Rise of Russia Early Latin America Africa and the Africans in the Age of the Slave Trade The Muslim Empires Asian Transitions in an Age of Global Change Unit Review